“The plastic boat washed up on Karfas beach had a small child’s blanket right next to it. I dread to think what happened to the child and the people. I am ashamed that I live in a world where human beings are treated this way.” In July 2020, we were asked by locals...
Guest story piece by Jess Miller, who volunteered with Refugee Biriyani & Bananas in 2017, and is currently the Fundraising and Retail Manager for The Bike Project (UK) ‘We waited for 3 days without food or water. I tried everything to survive. I even tried...
Written by Ruhi Loren Akhtar when Volunteering at the Greece-Macedonia (Fyrom) Border, in May 2016. Fadwa in Idomeni Camp at the Greece – Macedonia (FYROM) Border. This is Fadwa, 40 years old and mother of three beautiful girls all under five years old. I met...
Part 1 in a 3-part Series Following One Syrian Refugee Child An account written By Ruhi Loren Akhtar in 2016 whilst volunteering in Idomeni Camp at the Greece – Macedonia (FYROM) Border. ‘I have spent my childhood (waiting/living) at the borders of many lands...
Part 2 in a 3-part Series Following One Syrian Refugee Child An account written by Ruhi Loren Akhtar in June 2016 whilst volunteering in Greece. ‘Six months we’ve been on the borders of : Greece, Macedonia, Serbia and now Hungary. Displaced and homeless. Each refugee...
Part 3 in a 3-part Series Following One Syrian Refugee Child and her family. Written in June 2016 by Ruhi Loren Akhtar whilst volunteering in Greece. Rita’s Uncle (Guevara Nabi) at Idemeni Camp. All Relevant Permissions to Share Image Sought. I couldn’t remember...
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